Definitions
- Describing the act of praising someone or something highly. - Referring to the act of commending or lauding someone or something in a public manner. - Talking about the act of glorifying or exalting someone or something.
- Describing the act of expressing approval or admiration for someone or something. - Referring to the act of commending or applauding someone or something for their achievements or qualities. - Talking about the act of giving credit or recognition to someone or something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve expressing approval or admiration for someone or something.
- 2Both can be used to commend or laud someone or something.
- 3Both can be used to give credit or recognition to someone or something.
- 4Both can be used to express gratitude or appreciation.
- 5Both can be used to motivate or encourage someone.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Extol is more intense and enthusiastic than praise.
- 2Formality: Extol is more formal and literary than praise.
- 3Usage: Extol is less common and more specialized than praise.
- 4Connotation: Extol implies a higher degree of admiration or glorification than praise.
- 5Focus: Extol emphasizes the positive qualities or achievements of someone or something, while praise can also acknowledge effort or improvement.
Remember this!
Extol and praise are synonyms that both refer to the act of expressing approval or admiration for someone or something. However, extol is more intense and formal than praise, and it implies a higher degree of admiration or glorification. Praise is more versatile and can also acknowledge effort or improvement in addition to qualities or achievements.
